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Definition of outburst : A bursting forth.

Synonyms:

fusillade, introduction, enlargement, magnification, rush, bursting, gust, flare, salvo, spasm, impulse, gale, agony, start, flare-up, flash, appearance, ebullition, detonation, storm, fit, beginning, blowup, gush, onset, effusion, flutter, starting point, explosion, tumultuous disturbance, conception, paroxysm, blaze, outpouring, volley, outset, flicker, burst, arrival, access, flurry, twinge, flush, blast, commencement, spurt, surge

eruption, disturbance, upheaval, outbreak

Usage examples:

• In spite of this outburst, however, we find that he came forward later on, and helped her with much energy when she was in difficulties. - "Honore de Balzac, His Life and Writings", Mary F. Sandars.
• This outburst astounded Bruce. - "A Mysterious Disappearance", Gordon Holmes.
• It was a most extraordinary outburst. - "Brother Copas", Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch.